Sativanorte
Etymology
The names for Sativanorte and Sativasur are derived from the cacique Sátiva, which in the Chibcha language of the Muisca means: "Captain of the Sun".
History
Sativanorte and Sativasur were called Sátiva in the times before the Spanish conquest of the Muisca on the central highlands (Altiplano Cundiboyacense) of Colombia. Sátiva was inhabited during the Herrera Period and later, as part of the Muisca Confederation, ruled by the cacique Tundama, from the city with the same name, today known as Duitama. The Spanish conquistadores who conquered the area submitting the Muisca in 1540 were Gonzalo Suárez Rendón and Hernán Pérez de Quesada. Sátiva was founded in 1633 and modern Sativanorte was founded on March 15, 1934.
Geology
Rocks outcropping around Sativanorte are metamorphic quartzites, phyllites and schists of Paleozoic age. Locally also sandstones and siltstones are present. The southern boundary of the territory is formed by the Chicamocha fault, the western boundary forms the Chaguaca fault. Through the municipality runs the Soapága fault with a northeastern strike.
Economy
Main economical activities in Sativanorte are agriculture, livestock farming and ecotourism. To the north the Chicamocha Canyon is located and to the east the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy.
Climate
Climate data for Sativanorte, elevation 2,594 m (8,510 ft), (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 21.2 (70.2) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.4 (70.5) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.2 (68.4) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.6 (67.3) |
19.7 (67.5) |
20.1 (68.2) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.4 (68.7) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 15.5 (59.9) |
15.5 (59.9) |
15.5 (59.9) |
15.5 (59.9) |
15.4 (59.7) |
15.2 (59.4) |
15.0 (59.0) |
15.1 (59.2) |
15.2 (59.4) |
15.1 (59.2) |
15.1 (59.2) |
15.3 (59.5) |
15.3 (59.5) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 9.4 (48.9) |
9.6 (49.3) |
10.0 (50.0) |
10.7 (51.3) |
10.7 (51.3) |
10.3 (50.5) |
10.0 (50.0) |
10.0 (50.0) |
9.9 (49.8) |
10.1 (50.2) |
10.2 (50.4) |
9.7 (49.5) |
10.0 (50.0) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 38.9 (1.53) |
54.3 (2.14) |
91.3 (3.59) |
153.5 (6.04) |
122.8 (4.83) |
46.8 (1.84) |
44.8 (1.76) |
49.7 (1.96) |
81.6 (3.21) |
156.4 (6.16) |
148.9 (5.86) |
61.3 (2.41) |
1,050.2 (41.35) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 7 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 163 |
Average relative humidity (%) | 64 | 65 | 67 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 67 | 68 |
Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales |
Gallery
References
- ^ (in Spanish) Official website Sativanorte - accessed 03-05-2016
- ^ (in Spanish) Etymology Sativanorte - accessed 03-05-2016
- ^ "Promedios Climatológicos 1981–2010" (in Spanish). Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
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